Rockmart to Alabama and back on the Silver Comet

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Rockmart to Alabama and back on the Silver Comet

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Rockmart Trailhead - Riverwalk Park

Bike: Rockmart to Alabama and back on the Silver Comet

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 26 2020 8:00 am >> Sat, Sep 26 2020 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 21 2020 8:32 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 25 2020 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

48 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mike S
Tom Jarosz (Juh'rose)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Of course, this event is dependent on state and local government direction and AOC Leadership direction.

We will adhere to any social distancing directives that may be in place. The plan is to stop for a snack at Riverwalk Park in Rockmart. Lots of room to spread out as needed.

This is a 48 mile round trip bike ride from the Rockmart trail head to Georgia/Alabama State Line and back. We'll be riding at 10-15 mph and will get a little spread out. So be comfortable with that. We will re-group both on the way out and on the way back at Cedartown Depot trail head. We plan to stop at the State Line for snack/lunch.

Please arrive a little early to prepare for the ride and make introductions before we hit the trail. I look forward to seeing you for a great ride.

http://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-map/silver-comet- map.shtml

****Should it rain or look like rain this trip will be cancelled****

HELMET REQUIRED TO BE WORN - NO HELMET, NO BIKE RIDE

IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for your bike maintenance or repairs on the trail. Please check your bike out the day before.

Required Items to Bring:

- a road bike or hybrid is most suitable for this ride

- helmet (Required to be worn during the ride - no helmet, no ride)

- water/gatorade or whatever quenches your thirst

- snacks along the way

- lunch or snack in Rockmart

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

- maintenance items you might need (spare tube, patches, air pump)

- bike gloves and bike carry pouch or light backpack

- dress according to weather

- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can also check www.silvercometga.com and click on Polk then click on Rockmart.

Directions - Overview

Rockmart trail access is in the city of Rockmart in Polk County, Georgia

Hwy-278 is northwest of Atlanta, and runs east to west towards Alabama

Directions

Note: Highway-278 mile markers start over in every county
Go to MILE MARKER 27-28 on Hwy-278 in Polk County
Between mile marker 27-28, you'll find
- A signal tower
- Coot's Lake
- 4-way intersection (Hwy-278, Coot's Lake Rd, and Old Atlanta Hwy)
Turn towards the signal tower onto OLD ATLANTA HWY
- East-bound side of Hwy-278
- Old Atlanta Hwy turns into Piedmont Ave
Go approximately 3.4 MILES on Old Atlanta Hwy/Piedmont Ave, and TURN LEFT ON ELM ST
- Elm St is a 3-way red light
- Across from Second Baptist Church, next to House of China
Go 0.5 MILES on ELM ST
Turn LEFT ON MARBLE ST, next to the Ace Hardware
- You'll be in downtown Rockmart
- Parking is available around the police station on the right
- The Silver Comet and Riverwalk Park are behind the police station

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.